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[Nexus 5 General] Comrade1809:
mixer_paths.xml fix

I don't know if this has been mentioned or not, and it might even be a bit late for some.

For anyone that edited their mixer_paths.xml file to boost their volume will get an error when flashing the OTA through the steps in Section 2.

I have seen previously in this thread that people suggested reloading back to stock to fix this problem, but it is not necessary.

All you have to do is follow the video in the following link and get the original values back into the mixer_paths.xml file. I just did this and the update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.3, and then 4.4.3 to 4.4.4 worked flawlessly.

I'm a lurker on the threads and I don't post much so I can't put in the full URL. Add the following to the end of youtube.

/watch?v=1VETZG2teUM

The video shows how to boost the volume, however it also displays all the default values before they are changed. Just change what you have to the default values in the video and you're all set.
[Nexus 5 General] Elluel:
Any slight modification to the system will stop OTAs from working :p I haven't used an actual OTA in ages, with XDA why is there any need? :silly:
[Nexus 5 General] Comrade1809:
This isn't for the OTA's. Like I said, this is for people in Section #2 in the OP, people that have stock with root and custom recovery. If you try and load an update through recovery as you would a ROM, it will fail if the person has modified the mixer_paths.xml file to get louder volume. The workaround that I posted will work for those that don't want to reload from stock.
[Nexus 5 General] ImSherlocked:
Has anyone captured OTA url for KTU84Q (4.4.4)?
[Nexus 5 General] mrcreativity:
You could try doing it yourself. Download the OTA on the phone and use OTA Snatcher from the play store. It'll copy the OTA file to your storage. You can then flash that file from recovery.
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Here you go :

http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-hammerhead-KTU84Q-from-KTU84P.a32b2f45.zip

- Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
[Nexus 5 General] Dr0idgroove:
Late reply, but I can confirm I didn't have to go through scenario B. I just re-set the hosts file to stock in AdAway, installed SuperSU PRO and enabled OTA survive mode, then applied the OTA as you would with a stock phone.Root survived, I'm now on 4.4.4 and then simply re-applied AdAway patches to the hosts file.
[Nexus 5 General] linzoid:
Help

Does anyone know what 'Status 7' refers to? I'm trying to flash KTU84Q to my KTU84M rooted & unlocked Nexus 5 using CWM recovery. Installation aborts every time. I'm in Australia, so I assume that KTU84Q is the desirable upgrade.
[Nexus 5 General] xdatastic:
i think that means a system file has been modified so the ota will not be compatible. maybe your build.prop file is changed since you are rooted. check out the OTA Helpdesk thread for more info.
[Nexus 5 General] linzoid:
Thank you for your reply. I had success installing KTU84P instead. Cheers.
[Nexus 5 General] linzoid:
Follow up

People, what I ended up doing was installing an odexed KTU84P from xda . . then I extracted the radio image from the official KTU84Q factory image and flashed it via ADB. It sounds like a clumsy way of doing it, but I couldn't find an odexed zip of KTU84Q here, and I understand that the only difference between KTU84P and KTU84Q is the radio image - optimized for Australian carriers. Please feel free to comment, as I am still a novice and I need to learn, so I'm open to suggestions. Cheers all.
[Nexus 5 General] mattox59:
Need to update from 4.4.2 dev-keys to 4.4.4

Hi all. Been searching for the answer to this but cannot find an answer. I would like to update my N5 from 4.4.2 dev-keys to 4.4.4.

I really don't want to lose my data and just want to apply an OTA, but I cant find dev-keys updates. I am open to going to resease or test keys.

Anyone have insights on this?

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 5 General] Elluel:
Make a nandroid backup then flash stock 4.4.4 ROM .zip
[Nexus 5 General] dr.eXntriK:
Ok! I am completely stock with NO root and custom recovery installed. When I try to flash the OTA via recovery, I get the following errors

E: Error executing updater binary in zip

Error flashing zip

I am trying to move from KTU84P to KTU84Q. Please help
[Nexus 5 General] :
Just save the trouble and use this guide to flash 4 4.4 manually. Don't erase or replace userdata and your apps will still be there. ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2513701

And do you mean "no root OR custom recovery"? You can't flash OTA with a custom recovery.
[Nexus 5 General] dr.eXntriK:
/

Yes, I have custom recovery installed. you say I cant install an update via TWRP

But scenario B explains the process of installing an update via custom rec
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Just dirty flash the stock 4.4.4 rom by vomer in the development forum in twrp
[Nexus 5 General] Facy87:
Hi,

I'm on 4.4.2 and have rooted my Nexus 5 with CF-Auto-Root. Bootloader is unlocked. I have done nothing else to change the system.

Android is offering a system update to 4.4.3.

Can I just accept this update, loose root and then root again with Towelroot? Or could there be any problems?

Sorry if this has been asked a 100 times...

Greets,

Facy
[Nexus 5 General] khanem:
yes you can
[Nexus 5 General] kngharv:
this issue has been plaguing me for years... when I first got my Nexus 5, Google took out Microsoft Exchange Sync and I had to mess around with stuff in /system/app to get it to work. It's been so long that I have forgotten what ELSE I have mess with the system. I have went through a lot of posts, all of them require me to whipe my phone clean, install a clean stock ROM (my *IS* a stock rom, which I usually try to keep, but felt I had to mess with it because the exchange issue). This is only post which I can resolve the problem without starting from scratch.

I am a very heavy user and do install custom ROM from time to time (mostly on older hardware trying to make the old phone usable). But I am not familiar with adb commands. This post is a bit too concise, in a sense that *EACH* step spells out in this post require me to Google to find out how to carry it out. *BUT*, and may be BECAUSE of its concise nature, the instruction is actually very clear once you have the patient to google each step.

I want to add that for debugging purposes, use adb sideload the update is actually much more helpful than OTA update. When there is a problem on sideload, it actually tells you which apk file is the "problem." While it doesn't tell you rather it is something EXTRA, something MISSING, or something that has different MD5 signature, at least it tell you the apk file name.... one at the time. It is better than OTA update, which only spells "Error" and nothing else.

Lastly, what puzzle me is that I deliberately left supersu.apk in the /system/app directory, and for some reason, the update went through! May be Google deliberately allow this? I don't know. The update of course got rid of supersu.apk in my /system/app directory and I had to re-root again. But that is not that big of a deal, especially when Nexus Tool Kit made it so easy.

Again, THANKS a million. You've saved me at least two nights that if I actually have a social life, I'd be much appreciated.
[Nexus 5 General] cutthroat_jake:
Great stuff. Thanks.
[Nexus 5 General] Josuhu:
Could some one with a Nexus 5 and Titanium Backup check from your TB starting screen how big is your Nexus 5 system memory ???

I have only 1 GB and Im not sure if that is correct or should it be 2 GB ?
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Mine shows 1.05 gb
[Nexus 5 General] Josuhu:
Ok then it must be 1 GB. Thanks!! I thought I have lost have of the system memory...
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
I never paid attention to what tibu reported. Not sure why it reports 1 gb.

Edit, actually I just checked the partition sizes and system is 1 gb
[Nexus 5 General] aavvaallooss:
1.05 GB too
[Nexus 5 General] DJxSpeedy:
1gb too

Send from my Nexus 5 with Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 General] Elluel:
Its going to be 1gb for pretty much everyone lol

ふかつどう
[Nexus 5 General] abysstheking:
I m currently on liquid smooth rom and wish to go back to stock..I got three questions

1. can i directly flash KTU84Q update from recovery?

2. will i be rooted or should i flash superSU from recovery after flashing (if the answer to 1 is yes)?

3. To be 100% sure i am on the right path, should i or should i not format system before flashing?

i am from india..
[Nexus 5 General] gialakias:
If you wish to go back to stock, you should flash the factory image. This is done through fastboot and not recovery. If you want to root after, you have to flash a custom recovery and then flash the supersu zip. If you flash the factory image you don't need to format system. Be careful because you will lose the data in your internal storage. Take a backup first.
[Nexus 5 General] NexusSpeedbird:
I'm in scenario #1 completely stock, with unlocked/locked bootloader and no root permissions.

When I try to update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4, I get the following message:

Verifying current system ...

"system/etc/Handset_cal.acdb has unexpected contents

E:Error in /tmp/update.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted

How do I solve this problem?
[Nexus 5 General] jb0ne:
I had so much trouble going from 4.4.2 to 4.4.3 recently (on a Nexus 7) that I finally wiped it all, installed a custom ROM, and started fresh on 4.4.4 Slimkat.

That'd be a bit extreme, but for whatever reason, something in your /system has been modified, so an OTA won't work.

Just get the factory images for 4.4.4, use 7-zip to open it up, and fastboot flash the partitions yourself. Leave out userdata to keep your data and recovery to keep your custom recovery--so you'd flash bootloader, reboot into bootloader, then flash system and boot. It's a "dirty flash" but would probably get you on 4.4.4 without issue. Check the "flash-all.bat" for an example of the commands to run; if you choose to use flash-all.bat I'd suggest removing the "-w" flag which says to wipe. I'd also suggest being on latest recovery (TWRP is in 2.8 range now).

I suggest using Notepad++ to edit the .bat file (and all text files on your system!) it's a great program and will display flash-all.bat properly, unlike the system Notepad which will not read the line breaks right.
[Nexus 5 General] shurehand:
I upgraded from 4.4.2 to 4.4.3 first. Then from 4.4.3 I upgraded to 4.4.4.
[Nexus 5 General] aavvaallooss:
Lollipop is coming!

http://www.android.com/versions/lollipop-5-0/
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
- Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
We aren't getting an OTA for a few weeks guys.

Chill. :)
[Nexus 5 General] _jordan_:
Where's the link?? ZOmg its been 30 seconds since LP came out and I haven't had the ota yet!
[Nexus 5 General] :
Then it's your time to shine. Gonna be a whacky busy thread. ?

Think I'll avoid the N5 section about a month around the Ota. ?
[Nexus 5 General] and313:
Moderators should just lock the forum down for this time of year :)
[Nexus 5 General] Caniv:
isn't one scenario missing? (probably i fail to understand but please try to explain to me)

when i had 4.4.2, rooted with Exposed, i asked on the forums and was told to do this

-download a specificly pre-rooted version of 4.4.4 from one of the threads on XDA

-install it from my costume recovery

-when device booted, its already rooted, just need to re-install frameworks

i did this and it worked.

will this not work when i want to go from 4.4.4 to 5.0?
[Nexus 5 General] :
Yup... That is how I do it too. But that's not an Ota.... It's installing manually. That's the flashing stock thread. ?
[Nexus 5 General] Caniv:
lol... i posted a thread about that and was scolded for not posting in the OTA help desk thread.... cant win!

( link to the flashing stock thread would be much appreciated since i cant seem to find it - all i found was this:http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701 which seems irrelevant)
[Nexus 5 General] :
No, that is exactly the thread you need to flash any version of firmware.

And whoever scolded you misunderstood your intentions I guess. Because what you are proposing to do has nothing to do with taking an OTA .... ?

---------- Post added at 10:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:29 AM ----------

K... I read your thread... In fairness, the opening post would lead most to think you were looking for OTA help. ?

Anyway.... You know your options now. ?
[Nexus 5 General] T-100:
Getting "Fail" when flashing image

Hi, I'm a new poster here at XDA, but I have my N5 rooted with TWRP.

I am still running 4.4.2 because I haven't been able to get an update to stick. I keep getting a "fail" message when I try to flash the image.

My problem might be, I may have altered some apk's in the past. I once tried to do a volume boost, but I could never get it to work. Also, I messed with a Custom Play Store apk once (that was a bad idea, I know), and I thought I had restored it, but maybe not.

Anyway, I am currently unable to flash 4.4.3, and I really want to update the N5! I need some help. I can follow instructions very well, but other than that I am pretty clueless about the tech stuff of the details of the phone, etc.

Thanks, I appreciate any help!

T-100
[Nexus 5 General] :
The best solution would be to follow this guide and flash 4.4.4. ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2513701
[Nexus 5 General] T-100:
Thanks, I did see that a few posts above and was already starting to consider it.

But, I can't remember my "backup" password! How stupid! I knew I should have left it blank. Any advice how to get around this? I can't just walk away from my phone's contents! :crying:
[Nexus 5 General] :
You mean a password for recovery? Not sure about that. Maybe reflash the recovery? Not sure if that resets the settings... But probably.

Not the best security. Lol
[Nexus 5 General] T-100:
Can I use the TWRP utilities to backup the phone? Instead of using an app like Helium, I mean? I see there is a "Backup" button but I'm not sure of its function.
[Nexus 5 General] :
It's purpose is to take a complete image of your system and apps... Not your internal SD tho.

It's good for falling back on when flashing something goes bad, but it won't help you set up a new rom or stock firmware.

And titanium backup is far superior to helium. ?

---------- Post added at 02:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:39 PM ----------

Best to transfer the titanium backup folder to your PC... In case you have big problems for any reason. Your pics and anything else you value to. ?
[Nexus 5 General] T-100:
So if I reflash it using this tutorial

http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701

then I can re-root it using this method here?

http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
[Nexus 5 General] :
Yep. ?
[Nexus 5 General] Dzontra.nikola:
Can we start a countdown to an ota, and a drama until we got it? ;)
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
Not in this thread...
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Hello everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself and thank [MENTION=962867]El Daddy[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4387744]Judge Joseph Dredd[/MENTION] for giving me the OP.

I will try to keep the OP as up to date as possible. If something needs my immediate attention please Mention me or PM me.

Sandman007

sent from my Lollipopped N5
[Nexus 5 General] :
Good luck. Lol

??
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
Thanks for stepping up and taking over. I know it's in good hands!

I'll be stopping in from time to time to give help and support. :)
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Keep up the good work sandman!!!
[Nexus 5 General] Clark Joseph Kent:
So many RC's in here....
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Haha that's what I was thinking [emoji14]

sent from my Lollipopped N5
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
You betcha! Sandman is going to need a lot of help, lol just kidding. Great choice!
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Yea wait 3-4 weeks [emoji14]

sent from my Lollipopped N5
[Nexus 5 General] Clark Joseph Kent:
Outstanding, take charge RC's...and if ya need anything, just holl'r for the "Judge" .
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
No thanks. I'll be more specific. I don't want judge Judy showing up [emoji14]

sent from my Lollipopped N5
[Nexus 5 General] :
Preparing for the upcoming battle. ?
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Bring it on. We're ready!:)
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
I feel like I just sent my child off to kindergarten.

Take care of my baby RC's :crying:
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
I'm already using the Prev as a daily. It's that Good. Can't wait for the Final :D

sent from my Lollipopped N5
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Thanks el daddy, made me laugh in a good way
[Nexus 5 General] :
Don't be a stranger!

Cause actually, none of us actually know anything about OTA's. ?
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
. This made me laughed a little to hard. We are screwed XD jk

sent from my Lollipopped N5
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
I'm only a PM or a hangout away. Don't be afraid to ask. :)
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Ah so you have experience with OTAs then? Too lazy to use the stock image? Lolz jk jk.

sent from my Lollipopped N5
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
I hope [MENTION=3639717]Perseus71[/MENTION] doesn't miss out on all the fun :P

sent from my Lollipopped N5
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
Count me in as well.. But I'll confess.. What's this OTA everyone is talking about? [emoji79] what to do with it? [emoji29]

-Sent from a Lollipop'd Hammerhead!
[Nexus 5 General] Perseus:
All Right. I heard the page. Where's the Fire ? :cowboy:

Wait are we having a party ?

On a Serious Note, I don't have a N5. I do have N7 (Nakashi) Not sure how good that'd be. But Willing to help where I can.
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Yea at your place, and you're buying :highfive: :p
[Nexus 5 General] tuncan:
Question from another thread ...

Now I have Nexus 5 unlocked, rooted (SuperSU) and with Xposed.

What are recommended steps to upgrade (when it comes to L)?

1. Probably wait to get Android L stock in ZIP file on XDA with all prepared and not use OTA on phone

2. Backup apps and recovery backup

3. Uninstall xposed - Is this necessary?

4. Install L ZIP in recovery. Will root be included?

5. Restore apps from backup OR wait that apps will be installed from Google play?

6. Xposed is another story - as I have read, developer can't say when (and IF) it will be available.

Is this right or is something wrong?

I simply want that I will get Android L without troubles and with as little work as possible
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Just to start I recommend you look at the OP and pick your scenario. Im guessing you need Scenario 3 Section C

Make sure you read your scenario before proceeding :)

2. Make sure you install stock recovery b4 OTA

3. Yes this is necessary.

4 Yes it should. But if not just flash the superSU zip in TWRP

5. I recommend you reinstall from Play store just to make sure you get the updated versions made specifically for Android Lollipop. Restoring is much easier in Android Lollipop. You can actually pick what backup up to restore based on backup date. Then you can actually select the specific apps to restore as well before you even finish setup. HUGE IMPROVEMENT!

Then Restore App Data ONLY using TIBU

6. Just like the OP says Xposed will have to be removed. Use the installer to remove. Xposed will not work on Lollipop.
[Nexus 5 General] RohanM:
I am trying to sideload LG G2 sprint OTA.. but getting error, status 7,

Verifying current system,

"/system/lib/libAppdatasearch.so" has unexpected contents.

E: Error in /tmp/update.zip

(status 7)

Installation Aboorted.

I know this is N5 forum but error is same in case of nay phone I guess..

Also while wiping cache through stock recovery it is showing 1 JAN 1970 date.. any idea ?

Thanks
[Nexus 5 General] vin4yak:
As the error message suggests, it has unexpected content. Meaning that the system files have been altered and hence the OTA failed.

The 1970 bug was discussed in the PhilzTouch thread few months ago and it was fixed. No idea why the stock recovery shows it. You should probably ask this in the G2 thread itself.
[Nexus 5 General] Turkson:
Read all thread. Just wanna be sure.

My phone:

* cf auto root

* no custom recovery

* stock kernel

* xposed

If i uninstall xposed framework, i will receive ota lollipop without any break. Am i right?

Thanks for answering this silly question. I'm a new user nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Yes you should as long as you don't have any modified system files either. This includes build.prop modifications. :)
[Nexus 5 General] RohanM:
G2 thread is not so active so for the fast reply asked here, As I am a former Nexus 4 user.. anyways thnx.
[Nexus 5 General] :
The G2 could have any number of common issues the N5 doesn't and vice versa. That's why asking here isn't the best option. ?
[Nexus 5 General] Elluel:
You might want to update that lol
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Done! :)
[Nexus 5 General] Elluel:
You might as well remove references to specific versions, and link SuperSU with this: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu, as it redirects to a link for the latest version, so you don't need to update it when SuperSU updates.
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Definitely should do that as super su has been a moving target lately
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
Good Idea! I wasn't sure how to set it up that way since "2.16" was in the URL. Updated :)
[Nexus 5 General] :
Calm before the storm. ?
[Nexus 5 General] jd1639:
Batten down the hatches, Monday is coming!
[Nexus 5 General] :
[MENTION=962867]El Daddy[/MENTION] or [MENTION=3506348]Toledo_JAB[/MENTION]

Perhaps it's time to re-sticky this thread until the OTA dust settles?

It's likely to get buried by the individual "help me ota" threads? ?

Thanks! ?
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
When the OTA arrives. It will be stuck.
[Nexus 5 General] reddragon72:
So tell me again why everyone thinks Monday is when the OTA is coming?

Do not tell me it's due to the dev note about the 3rd because they have done that in the past and the OTA was a month later.

I mean the 3rd would be nice but you think they would have officially announced it through normal channels. lol
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
It won't be that early for the N5. The WiFi nexus 7 and Nexus 10 will be getting it first.

I expect the N5 ota to be mid November, after the N6 is widely available.
[Nexus 5 General] evertking:
noob here

With the update on its way I wanna get my phone ready. Now I have a custom ROM and rooted. I have a backup of the stock ROM and a copy of the stock recovery in zip format. if I flash these will the allow me to update? Is this the way to do it or would I benifit from going to Google and fastboot the imgs?

Thanks!

Anyone get the update yet?
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
The N5 ota won't be out for a couple of weeks.
[Nexus 5 General] gamer.11:
Just a thought

Wouldn't it be better to lock down this thread until OTAs actually start?
[Nexus 5 General] Wh1t3Rose:
It's best to keep it open so people can come here and ask questions to make sure they have things setup correctly in order to receive the OTA :)
[Nexus 5 General] slidingpimp:
source?
[Nexus 5 General] monkeypaws:
Jeez. Sorry but there have been many sources specially from google. Google first stated only WiFi tablets n7 and n10 getting ota first then n4,n5 and others later November. Google it please.
[Nexus 5 General] El Daddy:
Why would I lie?

The source is public. It was announced on the 16th the WiFi Nexus devices would be getting 5.0 first with the phones later in the month.

There is no way the nexus 5 or 4 get the OTA before the N6 is readily available.
[Nexus 5 General] slidingpimp:
ok, so OTA won't be any time soon. what about factory images on developers.google.com?